Copenhagen, DENMARK – When the city turned on the holiday lights, people turned out to sing, play music and see Santa. YJI student Noah Haynes was there to capture the magic on video. Noah Haynes is a Senior Reporter with Youth Journalism International. The post Christmas comes to Copenhagen appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Seoul, SOUTH KOREA – Following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s startling Tuesday declaration of martial law, protesters took to the streets to voice their anger. Civilians responded to the national crisis by gathering on National Assembly Avenue, where protests were taking place throughout the week. Inside the National Assembly subway station on Friday, riders […] The post Angry South Koreans protest at heated rally in Seoul appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Hokkaido, JAPAN – A-I-U-E-O. The first five vowel sounds of Japanese, the most fundamental building blocks of speech.  When learning a language, where do you begin? Memorizing new vocabulary? Tracing through basic grammar, or studying the spelling of your name? Counting to 10?  No matter the first steps, I believe the secret lies in embracing […] The post Want to learn a language? Picture books will help appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Melbourne, AUSTRALIA – High school and university students gathered recently on the streets of Melbourne to show support for Palestinians. The student strike, which included a trek to the State Library, was in protest of Israeli aggression against Palestinians and against the Australian government’s inaction and the Victorian premier’s comments about the protests. Jacinta Allan, […] The post Youth deserve the right to speak out on human rights appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. – When I heard the Broadway musical Wicked was being adapted into a movie musical in early 2024, I couldn’t help but feel anxious. Seeing multiple movie musical adaptations not market themselves as musicals – or hire a stunt cast full of celebrities – made me worried for this film. Nevertheless, Wicked: […] The post ‘Wicked’ the movie gives the musical a whole new life appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Seoul, SOUTH KOREA – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation – and much of the world – when he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday. In the December 3 statement from his office just before 10:30 p.m., Yoon declared that emergency martial law had been set into place. The reason behind such […] The post South Korea’s democracy held firm against threat appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA – Skin-tight spandex. A flowing cape. Of course, who can forget the thigh-high boots? For female victims of domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and marginalization in Malaysia, however, heroism comes in far more unassuming garb. Members of women’s rights organizations in the burgeoning Southeast Asian country may not dress like superheroes, but they […] The post Malaysian women work toward equality by taking on healthcare appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Bath, Maine, U.S.A. – Docked along the Kennebec River in Bath is a replica of Virginia, the first English ship built in the Americas meant to sail the seas. The impressive 51-foot ship is a slightly larger imitation of the original which was called a pinnace. The newer ship weighs 44,000 pounds compared to the original, […] The post Before the Mayflower, there was Maine’s First Ship appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Coimbra, PORTUGAL – In the 21st century, the way of reading news has changed. Newspapers sales have fallen, and online subscriptions have increased. This is a reality in most of the countries and Portugal is one example. In Portugal in early 2023, there was a 13% drop in the sales of printed papers and an […] The post Local newsrooms survive in Portugal’s rural areas appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

LONDON – The long-awaited live-action film of the hit musical Wicked came out Friday in UK cinemas, and I had the chance to watch it in an immersive 3D 4DX viewing.   For those unaware, 3D makes it feel as though the film is jumping out at you, while 4DX lets you experience all the elements, […] The post ‘Wicked’ wasn’t perfect, but she’s eager for Part 2 appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more